Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
Snorkeling & Sleeping on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a Diver’s Den Liveaboard Experience
After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked … we'd go see the astonishing wonder of... Read more
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter
The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read more
Visiting an Active Volcano! Tips for Seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii
Everyone seems to be talking about seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii; however, most people have just been watching on the news… My mom called the day it started erupting to see how far away we are at our home on Oahu. “Don't worry, it's hundreds of... Read more
6 Hidden Gem Iceland Waterfalls Near Reykjavik (That Are Extra Pretty in Winter!)
I've been reminiscing on our past trips to Iceland lately and realized there is so much more we never shared, especially from our six-week winter visit! Of course, waterfalls are one of the first things to come to mind when thinking of this ridiculously beautiful... Read more
Wildlife & Waterfall Viewing on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns
When we were researching must-do activities near Cairns, taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the world's oldest tropical rainforest kept showing up in the search – and for good reason. This is a uniquely wonderful experience that takes you up above the... Read more
5 Reasons to Take a Day Trip to Fitzroy Island from Cairns, Australia
Like many Type A travelers, I do some deep internet research before committing to major activities and excursions on an upcoming trip. I went back and forth for weeks on whether I wanted to take a day trip to Fitzroy Island, Green Island, or Frankland Island while we... Read more
A Day in the Daintree Rainforest: Crocodiles, Cassowaries & More!
The main goal of our trip to Cairns was to see as much of the Great Barrier Reef as possible, but when we found out that the world's oldest tropical lowland rainforest was just a short drive away, we had to add a day in the Daintree to our itinerary. We decided it was... Read more
How We Saved Big on Hawaii Activities with a Multi-Day Oahu All-Inclusive Pass
It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
FINALLY(!!!) Seeing the Kilauea Volcano Glow on the Big Island of Hawaii
When Buddy asked if I wanted to use our Hilton Points to stay at a fancy resort on the Big Island, I responded with: “Yes, that sounds amazing, but can we also finally go see the lava glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?!?!” Ever since we saw it from... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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